WhattaEat (short for “What to Eat”) is a social food discovery app that helps people quickly decide where and what to eat through short, authentic food videos. Instead of relying on outdated reviews, users can visually explore real dishes shared by real diners and discover restaurants nearby.
Our mission is to make food discovery visual, fast, and community-driven. We help people find restaurants, trending dishes, and hidden gems through immersive video content that shows what food actually looks like before you visit.
Traditional restaurant apps often feel cluttered and slow. We created WhattaEat to simplify how people discover restaurants and dishes nearby. Whether you’re craving tacos in Los Angeles, ramen in New York, or vegan bites in San Diego, WhattaEat makes it easy and fun to explore new food spots through short, engaging clips.
WhattaEat was founded in Southern California by entrepreneurs Luis Calvillo and Jose Acevedo to modernize how people discover restaurants. By combining short-form food videos with trusted local recommendations, the platform helps diners quickly decide where and what to eat. Every video showcases real dishes, real experiences, and authentic neighborhood favorites.
Co-Founder, CEO
Jose Acevedo is a Latino entrepreneur and co-founder of WhattaEat from southeast Los Angeles. Jose began his academic journey at East Los Angeles College and later transferred to California State University of Los Angeles where he earned a bachelor’s in computer information systems with emphasis in information technology.
Co-Founder, CTO
Luis Calvillo is a San Diego–based entrepreneur, co-founder of WhattaEat, and a 1x exit founder of a skateboarding app, ShredSpots, which was acquired in 2021. He's been building digital products since 2011. He graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor’s in Business Administration: Management Specialization in Entrepreneurship.
WhattaEat is redefining how people explore food through community, creativity, and authenticity. Join the movement that’s changing how the world decides what to eat.
